The Covenant Path (formerly The Busy Latter-day Saint)

Our guest today is George Durrant, a beloved teacher, author, and, as George shared, “a pleasant man.” I have many favorite guests, and George now joins the list. I walked away a better man than when I arrived. My time with George was a humbling experience, and I am sure as you listen that you will share the same feelings. Number One Christian - YouTube. Please subscribe to this podcast and share...

Have you struggled to understand the "covenant?" Today you will hear Kerry Muhlestein, professor of Ancient Scriptures at BYU and author of "God Will Prevail," talk about God's love (he'sed) and its relationship to the covenant, what the covenant is, the blessing that flows from it, and our responsibility of being part of the covenant. The podcast is also the first to use chapters to make it easie...

Pioneers in the church are many and varied. Chris Worsley, today's guest, is a pioneer in use of technology in the church in general and in what was to become the Gospel Library specifically. You will enjoy hearing how he uses the Gospel Library as a Bishop and in studying the scriptures. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases...

Mindy Zeigler joins us today. Mindy, a Gospel Library pro, has over 40,000 notes in the Gospel Library. She is currently a Gospel Doctrine teacher. I am sure you will find her approach to teaching the gospel inspiring. She offers some great tips on getting class members deep into the scriptures. Her enthusiasm for studying the scriptures is refreshing, motivating, and spiritually uplifting. Here a...

I had a delightful time with Susan Easton Black, and it is a privilege to share with you Susan, the person. Come and learn about Miss Universe and a unique skill Susan developed in her early years, being a circus act, and how fashion played a special role in her life. How she found a better way to earn money than working at a bakery for .90 cents an hour and, of course, her unique courtship with s...

Noelle, McBride, author of Beauty for Ashes—Divorce, and The Latter-day, Saint Woman, shares her experience of going through a divorce after 17 years of marriage, while staying spiritual anchored. If you know of a woman going through a divorce, I suggest they listen to this podcast. Noelle shares some great tips on setting guidelines and maintaining spiritual strength. Also some great advice, and...

The short episode is on using Notebooks in the Gospel Library and answers the big question I often receive. Furthermore, next week will be my interview with Noelle McBride, the author of Beauty for Ashes—Divorce and The Latter-day Saint Woman. If you know someone who is going through a divorce, you will want to share with them the episode with Noelle. Please subscribe to this podcast and share you...

Andy and Jan are a wonderful couple in Australia, whose life’s, since their interview at the beginning of the year, has greatly changed. This episode has been part of a miracle, which you will hear about in the introduction. You will enjoy hearing from them as much I enjoyed spending some time with them. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comment...

Taking notes during scripture study is vital. In this episode, I share some thoughts from David A Bednar, Richard G. Scott and Neal A. Maxwell on the subject, and explain why the Gospel Library is an ideal place to create your notes. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find...

This is a very brief comment on selecting text in the Gospel Library. For most of you, you could skip this short commentary. However, I suggest you listen because you may know someone who has the problem I mention, and you will know how to help them out of the mess. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and m...

Is there a difference between reading and studying the scriptures? In this short commentary I discuss the differences and share quotes from our prophets and apostles regarding the value of studying. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. You can also share your comments,...

This podcast has reached the end of its second year. In celebration there is a new feature that will be airing. This is a brief introduction to the feature. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. You can also share your comments, request to be a guest, recommend someone...

Developing the habit of daily scripture study is easy, but learning to drink deeply from the scriptures is a lifetime pursuit. Robin Harris shares with us his experience becoming a student of the scriptures. Robin is retired and a temple sealer. You will enjoy hearing about his life and his love of the scriptures and the Savior. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you su...

A mother of 10 in Rhode Island shares with us the challenges of raising her children and being a military wife. Her story is one of faith that uplifts, and provides hope. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. You can also share your comments, request to be a guest, or r...

The ComeFollowMe app offers 5-minute devotionals, and quick links to additional resources. The app is Evan’s brainchild, and in this podcast, he shares how the app came about and how it can help busy users draw closer to Christ. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. You...

Today, we hear from Michael Kennedy, the President of the Joseph Smith, Jr. and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society and the 3rd great-grandson of Joseph Smith, Jr. This episode is a beautiful story of prophetic promises by Joseph Smith, Michael's journey of becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and growing in his understanding of the scriptures. This episode is an ext...

Marvin Goldstein whose music opens and closes each podcast is well known, but today, we learn about the man and his conversion and becoming a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Leaving a comment is easy just...

Today's guest is Carl Miner, the husband of one of my wife's best friends. Music, computers, French, and a unique approach to studying the scriptures only begin to define Carl. He talks about some vital scripture study principles that he incorporates in his life and reveals his deeply spiritual side. > Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments,...

Murray Ceff is my first interview from outside of the U.S. Murray was a delight to interview, and you will learn as I did some things about Australia in addition to Murray's approach to the scriptures. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to find. Leaving a comment is easy just...

Mike Madsen is known for his expertise on the Israelite tabernacle and, with the help of friends, built a life-size replica of the tabernacle. I have included in the podcast notes a link to the photos I took of the life-size replica. You will find Mike's comments of great interest. Photos of the tabernacle. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comm...

Shortly after the death of Joseph Smith, descendants of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith have been at odds with each other. Mary Ellen Elggren and Gracia Jones, direct descendants of Brigham and Joseph, respectively, share a story of intrigue, tears, human nature, the involvement of an apostle and the First Presidency, and the working of the spirit to bring peace between the two groups. The story is...

I first met Dan when he immigrated to Israel and stayed with us for ten days nearly 43 years ago. The Rona’s story of their move to Israel is a great lesson about following the Spirit. This podcast covers a wide range of subjects that I am sure you will find informative, entertaining and uplifting. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it...

My guest today is Mike King. Mike is a popular speaker at BYU Ed Week. His his enthusiasm for the gospel and the scriptures is contagious. King’s excitement and knowledge of the gospel provide a wonderful mix that leaves you wanting more. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's rating and makes it easier for people to...

My guests today are LDS filmmakers Robert Hatch and Robert Starling, and you are in for a treat. If you enjoyed the previous podcast The Matthew Cowley Project with filmmakers Marcy Brown and Liz Thomas, you will also find this podcast of interest as we discuss a wide range of subjects. We had a great time during the recording of this podcast; that time got away from us. This is the first podcast...

From time to time, I enjoy interviewing returned missionaries, hearing how serving Heavenly Father for two years has changed them, and learning of their goals for the future, and of course, how they study the scriptures; today is one of those times as I interview Tate Hertzler. Please subscribe to this podcast and share your comments. When you subscribe and share comments, it increases the show's...